Infizieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Infizieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "infect", "contaminate" or "transmit".

Essential properties of "infizieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: infizieren
Simple past: infizierte
Participle: infiziert

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "infizieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To transmit a disease or pathogen to an organism"

Definition: "To transmit or infect an organism with a disease or a pathogen."
Translation(s): infect, contaminate, transmit
Synonym(s): anstecken, kontaminieren
Antonym(s): desinfizieren
Related word(s): Infektion, Ansteckung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Patient könnte andere infizieren, wenn er nicht isoliert wird.The patient could infect others if not isolated.
Viren können Zellen infizieren und sich dort vermehren.Viruses can infect cells and multiply there.
Es ist wichtig, sich die Hände zu waschen, um sich nicht mit Krankheitserregern zu infizieren.It is important to wash your hands to avoid infecting yourself with pathogens.

2.) "To figuratively contaminate or corrupt something"

Definition: "To contaminate or corrupt something, especially in a figurative sense."
Translation(s): corrupt, contaminate, taint, poison
Synonym(s): verseuchen, vergiften
Antonym(s): reinigen
Related word(s): Kontamination, Vergiftung

📝 Some usage examples:

Negative Gedanken können unseren Geist infizieren und unser Wohlbefinden beeinträchtigen.Negative thoughts can infect our minds and impair our well-being.
Die Korruption begann, die gesamte Organisation infizieren.Corruption began to infect the entire organization.
Falsche Informationen können schnell soziale Netzwerke infizieren und sich verbreiten.False information can quickly infect social networks and spread.

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